Author: Michael Wei-Chih LIU

Original submission article: ipa-writeup-for-fapa-17-09-2016

Submitted by: Kaushik Desai, Hon. Gen. Secretary

Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) is the premier professional association of pharmacy professionals in India, with a member base of over 11,000, spread across the length & breadth of the nation. IPA operates in India through 20 state branches & more than 46 local branches. The members represent various facets of pharmaceutical profession viz. Industry, regulatory, community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy & education. IPA is also actively associated in managing several academic programmes. IPA is actively involved in advising the government on matters of professional importance, as a member of the Drug Technical Advisory Board, India, (Apex Govt. body responsible for framing regulations). IPA is affiliated with international pharma associations like FIP, FAPA, CPA, AAiPS, IPSF & WHO, for carrying out various collaborative professional activities, which include organizing training programmes for professionals from industry, academia, regulatory & practice, making representations to the authorities on matters of professional interest & working towards constantly upgrading the standards of professional services offered by the pharmacists.

[FAPA Member Associations Write-Up Series]:
Since FAPA’s expending its exposure and influence in Asia, we also would like to urge our Member Associations to be aware by the region colleagues, especially in pharmacy. In these serveries, we’ve kindly request the current 18 ordinary members of FAPA to provide 100~200 write-up and also a short film (<3minutes) to introduce us again the organization, its efforts in developing pharmacy profession, and also its expectation to FAPA, to work with FAPA to this global healthcare system.

Original write-up: Email attachment

Submitted by: Vice President Mr. Chang Seok Goo

I am Vice President of FAPA and a member of Award Committee in FAPA. I am also Head of Welfare Foundation and Director of the Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA).

I have worked in the pharma industry – Aventis Korea and IMS Health Korea as GM for more than 30 years. Based on my working experience, I can contribute to expand FAPA members more and improve the financial status of FAPA through the fund raising and donations by pharmaceutical companies.

My assigned countries and Section in FAPA are Korea/Australia and Scientific Section/ Administrative, Social Pharmacy and Ethics Section. Therefore, I will also supporting KPA and Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) for better communication and collaboration with FAPA.

I will also assist Administrative, Social Pharmacy and Ethics Section and Scientific Section of FAPA to arrange the better programs during FAPA Congress and exchange the relevant information among FAPA member countries.

[FAPA Bureau Write-Up Series]:
Since FAPA’s expending its exposure and influence in Asia, we need our Bureau members to be outstanding and advocate for what they really would like to make FAPA different and bring people to be more aware of us as an international leading organization in pharmacy.  In these serveries, we’ve kindly request our Bureau Members (including President, Vice Presidents, and the Secretary General) to provide 100~200 write-up and also a short film (<3minutes) to introduce their efforts which have been done or plan to be done for us in FAPA; and it is always good to hear of their vision and planning for the development of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science, for us in Asia and the world.

Original submission article: ipa-story

Submitted by: Dra Aluwi Nirwana Sani Apt. MPharm,  Deputy Secretary General

Indonesian Pharmacist Association (IPA) was established by the decree of the Minister of Health no.41846/KMB/121 dated 16 September 1965. Ever since, the number of IPA’s president is 18, including the current president Mr Nurul Falah Eddy Pariang, Apt (2014-2018). The number of IPA members is now 54,000 pharmacists spreading over 17,000 islands in Indonesia.

Pharmacists in Indonesia are now struggling to get recognition from society, especially health community. In the last five years, IPA has fought to improve the pharmacy professionalism through education, continuing professional development, intense communication with government and other health professionals. Besides, IPA has even sharpened its goals through 5 pillars, namely Quality of regulation, implementation and enforcement, Pharmacist Education, Pharmacist Branding, Quality of Organization and Pharmacy Professionalism

To measure the competence of pharmacists, we now have a national competency test for bachelor degree of pharmacy; in addition we are also developing OSCE method in order to have a comprehensive measurement. IPA also initiated the establishment of accreditation agency for school of pharmacy.

In branding, IPA requires a pharmacist to wear uniform (broken white) in working area. IPA also produces short video for community introducing the role of pharmacists (Popular called “DAGUSIBU”). Other activities involve recertification method, web on CPD, improving data base of members, establishment of collegiums and etc

[FAPA Member Associations Write-Up Series]:
Since FAPA’s expending its exposure and influence in Asia, we also would like to urge our Member Associations to be aware by the region colleagues, especially in pharmacy. In these serveries, we’ve kindly request the current 18 ordinary members of FAPA to provide 100~200 write-up and also a short film (<3minutes) to introduce us again the organization, its efforts in developing pharmacy profession, and also its expectation to FAPA, to work with FAPA to this global healthcare system.

Original submission article: pat-write-up_update

Submitted by: Sindhchai Keokitichai, President

After twelve years of establishment of the first school of pharmacy (thus named the School of Dispensary) by HH Prince Rangsit Payoonsak Chainart Narenthorn in December 8^th of 1913, to produce westernized pharmacist to serve the nation, a group of 64 pharmacists founded the Pharmaceutical Society of Siam on March 5, 1929, located at house of MR Chai Chumsaeng which was the president of association at that time. The Association is apparently now reaching its 87 anniversary and will be centennial by 2029. In 1948, the Pharmaceutical Society of Siam has renamed to the “Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage” and be gracious to the Nationals.

With the concrete intention to protect the health welfare of the people and misunderstanding of pharmaceutical profession, the Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage met and explained importance of pharmacist role in healthcare to politicians. Finally, the Royal Thai Government has enacted Act 2479 (1936) to regulate the practice of medicine, pharmacy and Control Act of 2479 (936). Later, the Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage has proposed to amend the Drugs Act 2510 (1967) and also the founder of the Pharmacy Act 2537 (1994) and Pharmacy Council of Thailand.

The aims of the Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage are:

1. To be the national organization representative of pharmaceutical professionals,
2. To be representative of pharmacists in health systems to develop country,
3. To promote and protect the ethics in Pharmaceutical profession,
4. To promote unity and uphold the dignity of its members,
5. To promote thus rational benefits of its members,
6. To encourage further education, continuing education, research and practice of pharmacy with high competency,
7. To support relevant pharmaceutical information for members,
8. To collaborate closely with any local/international pharmaceutical organization professions network for development of Pharmacy,
9. To provide feedback or advice to the government about pharmacy and Public Health.

[FAPA Member Associations Write-Up Series]:
Since FAPA’s expending its exposure and influence in Asia, we also would like to urge our Member Associations to be aware by the region colleagues, especially in pharmacy. In these serveries, we’ve kindly request the current 18 ordinary members of FAPA to provide 100~200 write-up and also a short film (<3minutes) to introduce us again the organization, its efforts in developing pharmacy profession, and also its expectation to FAPA, to work with FAPA to this global healthcare system.

Original submission article: Email

Submitted by: Brad Watts, Executive Director, Communications

About PSA

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is the peak national health body for pharmacists after the Australian Government recently awarded PSA with peak body status.

PSA proudly represents 29,000 pharmacists working in all sectors and locations of Australia.  Our core functions relevant to pharmacists include:

• providing high quality continuing professional development, education and practice support to pharmacists;
• developing and advocating standards and guidelines to inform and enhance pharmacists’ practice; and
• representing pharmacists’ role as frontline health professionals.

The core business of PSA is practice improvement in pharmacy by providing continuing professional development and practice support, in order to improve the health of Australians.

PSA is also the largest provider of high-quality pharmacist education in Australia and is committed to developing new roles for pharmacists supported through robust, evidence-based advocacy, practical resources and appropriate funding mechanisms.

[FAPA Member Associations Write-Up Series]:
Since FAPA’s expending its exposure and influence in Asia, we also would like to urge our Member Associations to be aware by the region colleagues, especially in pharmacy. In these serveries, we’ve kindly request the current 18 ordinary members of FAPA to provide 100~200 write-up and also a short film (<3minutes) to introduce us again the organization, its efforts in developing pharmacy profession, and also its expectation to FAPA, to work with FAPA to this global healthcare system.

Original submission article: 20160920_jpa-write-up_fapa-brochure_update

Submitted by: Secretariat of Japan Pharmaceutical Association (JPA)

The Japan Pharmaceutical Association (JPA) was established in 1893 and has a voluntary membership system.  The number of the members totals approximately 100,000.  JPA members are at the same time members of any of 47 prefectural pharmaceutical associations and consist of pharmacists engaged in every field of profession: community pharmacy(77.9 %), hospital/clinic(8.4 %), drug retailer(1.1 %), wholesalers(2.4 %), administration(1.6%), manufacturer/marketer(0.8 %), education and research(0.8 %) and others(7.0 %).

The JPA’s principal activities include; (1)advancing pharmacy and pharmaceutical care; (2)contributing to providing healthcare through pharmaceutical care such as rational use of medicines; (3)providing instructions about public health; (4)increasing people’s awareness about pharmaceutical sanitation; (5)contributing to regional health and ensuring medical safety; (6)securing and supplying pharmaceuticals to cope with disasters; (7)cooperating with and supporting prefectural pharmaceutical associations; (8)specific insurance business, such as pension benefits for members; (9)welfare business for members; and (10)non-life insurance agency.

In response to peoples’ expectations, the JPA aims to ensure the developed system of the Bungyo (separation of dispensing and prescribing) [to implement GPP Guideline in Japan] and to bring about the healthcare system where pharmacy service is properly evaluated, as well as to ensure safety and security in use of medicines and to enhance competence of pharmacists.

[FAPA Member Associations Write-Up Series]:
Since FAPA’s expending its exposure and influence in Asia, we also would like to urge our Member Associations to be aware by the region colleagues, especially in pharmacy. In these serveries, we’ve kindly request the current 18 ordinary members of FAPA to provide 100~200 write-up and also a short film (<3minutes) to introduce us again the organization, its efforts in developing pharmacy profession, and also its expectation to FAPA, to work with FAPA to this global healthcare system.

Original submission article: esteemed-of-pac2016

Submitted by: Sothearith Tiv, Vice President of PAC

The Pharmacist Association of Cambodia (PAC) is the national association for Pharmacist; was founded on 1996 which official collaborated with many healthcare sectors under the patronage of Ministry of Health in Cambodia. PAC is recognized and successively licensed by Ministry of Interior.

PAC helps pharmacist:

1. All together to build solidarity and fraternity in professional conscience.
2. Protect the rights, and promoting the well being of all members and providing opportunities for continuing efforts to strengthen and develop core professional capacities in health professional.
3. Contributing promote properly applied in the pharmaceutical business.
4. To empower the pharmacist to be professionally competent and global competitive for quality health care.
5. Continually improve their professional knowledge and skills in undertake an enhanced role in the delivery of health care services.

Every two years, Pharmacist Association of Cambodia, and Medicine Association of Cambodia, launched workshops for update and share experience of scientific activities on pharmaceutical and medicine fields.

PAC have been established relationships with local and international partners and linkages with various government and non government agencies such as Cambodia Pharmacy Council, Cambodia Physician Council, Faculty of Pharmacy; international organization such as FIP, WPPF, WHO to develop standards for Pharmacy services under the heading “Good pharmacy practice in community and hospital pharmacy setting”

[FAPA Member Associations Write-Up Series]:
Since FAPA’s expending its exposure and influence in Asia, we also would like to urge our Member Associations to be aware by the region colleagues, especially in pharmacy. In these serveries, we’ve kindly request the current 18 ordinary members of FAPA to provide 100~200 write-up and also a short film (<3minutes) to introduce us again the organization, its efforts in developing pharmacy profession, and also its expectation to FAPA, to work with FAPA to this global healthcare system.

Original submission article: fapa-writeup

Submitted by: President Chinta Abayawardana

The Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) is the professional body that brings together all Sri Lankan pharmacists. PSSL was established simultaneously with the Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association (CPA) in the year 1969 and became one of its founder members. The other affiliates of the PSSL include the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), South East Asian FIP-WHO Forum of Pharmaceutical Associations (SEARPharm Forum) and the Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations (FAPA). Being a member of the Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka, the Society works hand-in hand with other local professional bodies to cater to the country’s growing need of professional opinion.

The PSSL is governed by a 27 member Council and its members are guided by a Code of Ethics. The membership of the PSSL includes registered pharmacists as well as students under a special category. The vision of the PSSL is “to be the premier organisation in supporting pharmacists to seek career upgrade and providing professional support to deliver for best pharmaceutical care” The establishment of the PSSL is for the general advancement of the profession of pharmacy including all its branches and the practices and for the purpose of effectively carrying out its objects according to its constitution and rules. The Society has close relationships with the government of Sri Lanka and contributes to its efforts to ensure a good health care system. PSSL is a member of the Advisory Committee of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority.

Focussing on continuing education of pharmacists the PSSL holds regular seminars on new developments and current issues related to pharmacy practice. The quarterly newsletter of the PSSL, “Pharma Guide” provides not only the latest news of the PSSL but also information useful for the practising pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.

[FAPA Member Associations Write-Up Series]:
Since FAPA’s expending its exposure and influence in Asia, we also would like to urge our Member Associations to be aware by the region colleagues, especially in pharmacy. In these serveries, we’ve kindly request the current 18 ordinary members of FAPA to provide 100~200 write-up and also a short film (<3minutes) to introduce us again the organization, its efforts in developing pharmacy profession, and also its expectation to FAPA, to work with FAPA to this global healthcare system.

Original write-up: email

Submitted by: President Elect Mr. Dani Pratomo

My name is Mohamad Dani Pratomo from Indonesia. As a pharmacist I’ve been in the Pharmaceutical Industry since the beginning of my career. Because of my calling to contribute in developing the pharmacy practice, I’ve been an active board member of the Indonesian Pharmacists Association since 1996. I am currently in the Board of Trustees after serving as Chairman from 2009-2014.

I first knew about FAPA in 1992 during the 2nd year of my career but didn’t join immediately, instead I contribute locally first. It’s only since the 22nd Congress in Singapore I attended FAPA Congress regularly. I became Vice President of FAPA from 2010-2014, then Elected President from 2014-2018. Since joining FAPA, I have come to realize that FAPA can be one of the resource reference for developing pharmacy practice.

The utilization of pharmacist in healthcare system varies widely from country to country. It is related very closely to the development of pharmacy practice. With the increasing complexity of diseases, sophistication of medicine and its risks, pharmacists’ role as patients’ guardian are very much required.

Knowing the reality, I am encouraging pharmacists from all around Asia to join and contribute actively in FAPA to share knowledge and experience in developing our profession for the benefit of society.

[FAPA Bureau Write-Up Series]:
Since FAPA’s expending its exposure and influence in Asia, we need our Bureau members to be outstanding and advocate for what they really would like to make FAPA different and bring people to be more aware of us as an international leading organization in pharmacy.  In these serveries, we’ve kindly request our Bureau Members (including President, Vice Presidents, and the Secretary General) to provide 100~200 write-up and also a short film (<3minutes) to introduce their efforts which have been done or plan to be done for us in FAPA; and it is always good to hear of their vision and planning for the development of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science, for us in Asia and the world.

Original write-up: pornpen-write-up

Submitted by: Vice President Prof. Pornpen Pramyothin

My name is Pornpen Pramyothin, FAPA Vice President and President of FAPA College of Pharmacy (FAPA-CP).  I have involved with FAPA activities since 1996. At that time the concept of FAPA-CP was established and FAPA-CP was inaugurated on May 17, 1998 with main aims of elevating and enhancing pharmacy practice through special training of professional degree (FACP).  After 20 years of participating with FAPA, I realize that as pharmacists, we can bring prosperity to our pharmacy profession for sustainable development through participation and collaboration. So please join in FAPA activities and do something good together.

[FAPA Bureau Write-Up Series]:
Since FAPA’s expending its exposure and influence in Asia, we need our Bureau members to be outstanding and advocate for what they really would like to make FAPA different and bring people to be more aware of us as an international leading organization in pharmacy.  In these serveries, we’ve kindly request our Bureau Members (including President, Vice Presidents, and the Secretary General) to provide 100~200 write-up and also a short film (<3minutes) to introduce their efforts which have been done or plan to be done for us in FAPA; and it is always good to hear of their vision and planning for the development of pharmacy and pharmaceutical science, for us in Asia and the world.